The Orlando Magic made major moves this week by reacquiring the multifaceted Hedo Turkoglu from the Phoenix Suns. The move marks Turkoglu’s return to the team he led to the 2009 NBA Finals only to lose at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. Orlando dispatched Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, and Mickeal Pietrus to Phoenix [...]
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Boston Celtics are on a serious roll right now. After destroying LeBron James’ Cavaliers while simultaneously ripping out the hearts of Cleveland fans, it is apparent after 2 games of the Easter Conference Finals that the Celtics are the team rising up and and on their way into the NBA Finals for the second [...]
Friday, July 31, 2009
NBA fans everywhere take note: The European basketball feel is coming soon to an arena near you! Ball movement, unselfish play, and all the things the league used to stand for are about to experience a long awaited revival. The Marco Belinelli trade adds yet another piece to the European conglomerate that is the Toronto [...]
Friday, July 10, 2009
Every NBA season sees a few guys break out. Players that finally got the chance to get the necessary minutes to put up legit stats and took advantage of the opportunity. Jeff Green of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kelenna Azubuike of the Golden State Warriors were these type of players from this past season. [...]
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Kidd has earned $158 million in salary alone over the course of his career. $158 million. How much more freakin' cash does he need? Does he live that "high on the hog" he'd go for the scratch instead of a real chance at winning? Does he drive a fur-lined Countach? Seems like a future Hall of Famer would like to close out his career with some hardware. Is this guy feeding all of his hometown of Oakland? And Latrell Sprewell's family? Could be the alimony payments to Joumana.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
This past week we have seen Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva join Detroit. Ron Artest took a pay cut and is hoping to get his first ring playing for the world champion Lakers. Hedo Turkoglu reneged on a Portland offer, selecting the Raptors instead. Rasheed Wallace is now alongside Kevin Garnett in Boston. Trevor Ariza [...]
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Trade rumors involving Carlos Boozer, Rip Hamilton, Andre Miller, and CJ Miles are circulating throughout the league. With substantial free agent activity about to ensue, trades will be made by both cash-strapped teams and ones hoping to clear cap room for next summer. Historically it has been proven that teams will make trades out of [...]
Monday, July 6, 2009
This past Thursday, Hedo Turkoglu–who opted out in Orlando after vastly improving his stock during the Magic’s run to the finals–announced he would sign a fat deal with the Portland Trailblazers, good for $50 million over 5 years. Sounds good. Then on Friday, Turkoglu reneged on this agreement to come to the pacific northwest and [...]
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
With the chance to land a marquee name in 2010, already strong teams are dangling expiring contracts (AKA junk) via trade to desperate teams for their top tier talent.
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Orlando Magic rose out of the Southeast division into the NBA finals this year. The possible return of Josh Childress to Atlanta (they still have his rights as a restricted free agent), roster moves made by Miami, and the future of Hedo Turkoglu’s free agency ventures all will factor into this summers moves. There [...]
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